Casualties unknown

Student Pilot Crashes During Go-Around After Low Approach (N7457G)

Hanford, CA, US

On July 22, 1993, a Cessna 150L (registration N7457G) operated by Navy Lemoore Flying Club was involved in an aviation accident near Hanford, CA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE STUDENT PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL. FACTORS RELATED TO THIS ACCIDENT WERE THE PILOT'S POORLY PLANNED APPROACH, FAILURE TO MAINTAIN THE PROPER GLIDE PATH, DELAY IN RAISING THE FLAPS, AND THE IMPROPER USE OF THE CARBURETOR HEAT. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

A student pilot conducting touch-and-go landings crashed short of the runway after a go-around. The aircraft stalled following an attempt to retract flaps while carburetor heat was still on.

Incident Overview

A student pilot was performing touch-and-go takeoffs and landings. During the final approach, the pilot failed to maintain the proper glidepath and descended too low, prompting a go-around.

Aircraft Configuration and Go-Around

At the time of the go-around, the aircraft was configured with full flaps and the carburetor heat was on. The student pilot added power without turning off the carburetor heat. The airplane then pitched up.

Flap Retraction Attempt

The pilot attempted to retract the flaps but was unsuccessful. The aircraft subsequently stalled and crashed approximately one-quarter mile short of the runway.

Outcome

No information about injuries, fatalities, or aircraft damage was provided in the source. The accident occurred during a training flight.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 22 Jul 1993 Cessna 150L accident near Hanford, CA?

A student pilot conducting touch-and-go landings crashed short of the runway after a go-around. The aircraft stalled following an attempt to retract flaps while carburetor heat was still on.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 22 Jul 1993 involved a Cessna 150L, registration N7457G, operated by Navy Lemoore Flying Club, at Hanford, CA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

THE STUDENT PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL. FACTORS RELATED TO THIS ACCIDENT WERE THE PILOT'S POORLY PLANNED APPROACH, FAILURE TO MAINTAIN THE PROPER GLIDE PATH, DELAY IN RAISING THE FLAPS, AND THE IMPROPER USE OF THE CARBURETOR HEAT.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X12956. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.